The commodification of data is reshaping the economy, creating new forms of power and inequality from "summary" of Homo Deus by Yuval N. Harari
In the twenty-first century, data has become a valuable commodity that is reshaping the economy and society as a whole. With the rise of technology and the internet, vast amounts of data are being collected, analyzed, and utilized by companies and governments to gain insights and make decisions. This commodification of data has given rise to new forms of power and inequality, where those who control and have access to data hold immense influence over others. Data has become the new currency in the digital age, with companies like Google and Facebook amassing enormous wealth and influence by collecting and analyzing user data. Through algorithms and data mining, these tech giants can predict and influence human behavior, manipulate consumer choices, and shape societal trends. As a result, they have unprecedented power to shape the economy and control the flow of information. At the same time, the commodification of data has created new forms of inequality, where those who have ac...
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